First Known Use: 1838
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diastase
noun di·a·stase \ˈdī-ə-ˌstās, -ˌstāz\
Definition of DIASTASE
1
: amylase; especially : a mixture of amylases from malt
2
: enzyme
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Origin of DIASTASE
French, from Greek diastasis separation, interval, from diistanai to separate, from dia- + histanai to cause to stand — more at stand
Rhymes with DIASTASE
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diastase
noun di·a·stase \ˈdī-ə-ˌstās, -ˌstāz\
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